Limb One: The Yamas

The foundational principles of living well. Based on Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga.

Limb One: The 5 Yamas. These are the ethical guidelines from yoga philosophy that shape conscious living.

These writings help readers connect the Yamas to Ayurveda, revealing their shared roots in Vedic wisdom and their role in cultivating balance, integrity, and a holistic lifestyle of living well.

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Aparigraha in the Heart

When the heart loosens its hold, love begins to flow with ease and freedom. Aparigraha in the heart invites trust, gratitude, and presence to guide how we live and connect.

Sep 282 min read

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Aparigraha: The Healing Art of Letting Go

When we loosen our grip on what we think we need to hold, life begins to flow with more ease and freedom. Aparigraha, the yogic art of letting go, opens space for healing, presence, and peace in every part of our lives.

Sep 272 min read

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Brahmacharya for the Heart: Returning to Alignment

Brahmacharya in the heart is about balance, honoring our energy, cultivating sacred connections, and trusting our own inner wisdom. When we fall out of alignment through overgiving or seeking outside validation, we can return to center through stillness, breath, and simplicity.

Sep 263 min read

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Brahmacharya: Walking in the Path of the Sacred

Brahmacharya, often translated as “walking in the path of the sacred,” reminds us to use our energy wisely and live in alignment with higher purpose. From early human restraint to modern mindfulness, it calls us to balance, moderation, and reverence for the sacred within everyday life.

Sep 252 min read

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Asteya for the Heart: Returning What We Have Taken

Asteya, the practice of non-stealing, is not only about how we treat others but also how we care for ourselves. We steal energy when we breathe without awareness, rush past the present, or doubt our own inner wisdom. By honoring breath, presence, rest, and self-trust, we return to the heart’s natural abundance and live in harmony with ourselves.

Sep 242 min read

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Asteya: Living Without Stealing

Asteya, the third yama of yoga, is often understood simply as “non-stealing,” yet its depth reaches far beyond material possessions.

Sep 233 min read

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Satya for the Heart Space

Satya teaches us to live from the heart with courage and honesty where truth, compassion, and non-judgement set us free to fearlessly walk forward with our lives.

Sep 222 min read

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Satya: Living in Truth

The second Yama asks us to be sincere and authentic so that our actions line up with our values.

Sep 213 min read

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Ahimsa for the Heart: Meeting Struggles with Compassion

While we often think of Ahimsa as avoiding harm toward others, it also calls us to soften toward ourselves, especially when life brings challenges. Ahimsa for the heart reminds us to be gracious towards our day to day struggles

Sep 202 min read

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Ahimsa: The Path of Non-Harming and Compassion

Ayurveda views this as the cornerstone of health: when compassion flows within us, vitality (ojas) increases, immunity strengthens, and spiritual clarity blossoms.

Sep 192 min read

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The Yamas in Ayurveda: Five Principles for Balance and Well-Being

The Yamas in Ayurveda are timeless principles that guide us toward harmony with ourselves, others, and nature.

Sep 182 min read